LCS Modernization Project Manager

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will oversee the planning, development, and execution of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) modernization initiatives, including ship alterations and logistics support. They will coordinate across NAVSEA program offices, engineering stakeholders, and maintenance activities to ensure project milestones and technical requirements are met.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and possess at least five years of experience in project management and technical execution. Proficiency in Navy modernization processes and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance are required.

Skills

• Project management
• Program management
• Integrated logistics support
• Configuration management
• Ship modernization
• Technical coordination
• Navy modernization process
• Ship alteration planning
• Risk assessment
• Scheduling
• Budgeting
• Stakeholder management
• Technical documentation
• Data validation
• Navsea requirements
• Problem-solving

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plans
• Holiday pay
• Employee-managed leave
• Professional growth opportunities

About this role

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager III  to provide program management, technical coordination, configuration management, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Modernization Program. The successful candidate will support the planning, development, maturation, and execution of Ship Alterations (SAs), ensuring modernization requirements, technical documentation, logistics certifications, and installation schedules align with established Navy modernization processes and fleet availability milestones. This position requires coordination among NAVSEA program offices, engineering stakeholders, Planning Yards, maintenance activities, and other government and industry partners to facilitate the successful execution of LCS modernization initiatives.

This is a part-time, hybrid-remote position 

Duties

Program and Project Management

* Manage and coordinate assigned LCS modernization projects, maintaining schedules, milestones, deliverables, and program execution requirements.
* Track Ship Change Documents (SCDs) through all phases of development and maturation, ensuring readiness for authorized installation.
* Monitor modernization schedules, technical milestones, and ship availability requirements in accordance with the Navy Modernization Process (NMP).
* Coordinate with program sponsors, technical authorities, Planning Yards, and maintenance activities to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, technical discrepancies, and execution risks.
* Prepare monthly program status reports, milestone updates, action item trackers, and funding expenditure projections.

Ship Alteration and Availability Planning

* Support planning and scheduling of Ship Alterations during Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availabilities and Continuous Maintenance Availabilities (CMAVs).
* Monitor installation readiness, technical approvals, material availability, and required documentation to support modernization milestones.
* Coordinate Ship Installation Drawing (SID) reviews and track engineering changes, interface compatibility, and technical package deficiencies.
* Maintain and reconcile modernization schedules and fielding plans within applicable Navy digital management systems.
* Support integration of modernization work packages with shipyard production schedules and fleet availability requirements.

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)

* Coordinate the development, tracking, and completion of ILS certifications required for modernization installations.
* Review and monitor logistics documentation, including technical manuals, provisioning records, allowance parts lists, maintenance requirements, and training deliverables.
* Identify outstanding logistics requirements and coordinate corrective actions to support Final ILS Certification.
* Support the preparation of logistics risk assessments and certification packages in accordance with NAVSEA requirements.

Configuration Management and Technical Coordination

* Support configuration management activities, including configuration status accounting, data validation, and documentation updates.
* Coordinate Workfile Change Notices (WFCNs), configuration updates, and technical data submissions.
* Monitor required configuration data submissions before and after ship availability periods.
* Coordinate with engineering personnel and technical authorities to resolve drawing discrepancies, design interferences, and installation-related issues.

Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting

* Participate in technical and programmatic meetings with Navy sponsors, Planning Yards, shipyard representatives, and modernization stakeholders.
* Prepare presentations, technical status summaries, and briefing materials for working groups and program reviews.
* Track action items, risks, and outstanding technical or logistics requirements through resolution.
* Support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Availability Planning and Readiness Meetings (APRMs), and other modernization planning forums.

Required Education

* Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

Required Experience

* Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing large projects involving research, development, and testing of structures or structural components.
* Demonstrated five (5) years of experience supervising overall project or program execution, developing short- and long-term plans, and establishing and maintaining technical schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
* Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical activities, manage competing priorities, and monitor complex project requirements.
* Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Experience preparing program reports, tracking technical deliverables, and coordinating activities across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience supporting U.S. Navy ship modernization, maintenance, repair, or Ship Alteration programs.
* Familiarity with the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) platform, NAVSEA modernization requirements, or Navy ship availabil...

About Precise Systems, Inc.

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in Lexington Park, MD · founded 1990